Taste Cheshire award winners, twenty eight, introduces exciting event series for food and wine lovers #Events

Victoria Hayes
30th January 2024

The recently launched growing-led restaurant, twenty eight, in Chester, has announced its upcoming event series in collaboration with sister venue, Chef’s Table.

Launched in late 2023, twenty eight follows the success of the renowned Chef’s Table, with an emphasis on tapas-style sharing plates and seasonal produce in a relaxed casual environment. Now, the two sister venues have joined forces to offer an exciting series of food and wine-focused events: ‘Editions’ and ‘Introductions’.

Located in the newly developed Pepper Street Row, twenty eight aims to continue the popularity of its neighbouring sister restaurant and introduce its unique concept to both Chester and the wider North West dining scene. Head Chef, Jay Tanner, works closely with regional suppliers, including a special relationship with Growing @ Field 28. The menu utilises the seasonal yield from the farm, with their growing schedule forming the backbone of the dishes available.

What’s On: Editions

The ‘Editions’ series provides a deep dive into world gastronomy with guests experiencing a six-course tasting menu with accompanying wine and drinks centred around a specific country or region. Upcoming events feature culinary inspiration from Spain (6th February) and Latin America (20th February), both priced at £100.00pp.

The Spanish ‘Edition’ includes a selection of tapas favourites followed by octopus and squid fabada, slow roast suckling pig and the dessert of the moment, Basque cheesecake served with blood orange and sangria sorbet.

Later in February, guests will receive a Latin American-inspired menu of Peruvian mojito-cured scallop ceviche, Brazilian pork feijoada taco and a classic Mexican Tres Leches (milk cake) with mango and coconut.

Head Chef at twenty eight, Jay Tanner, comments: “Not being limited to a specific cuisine at twenty eight is great as I constantly get to combine different flavours into the menu creation process, including those I’ve experienced travelling the world. The ‘Editions’ series is an amazing way to transport guests to a different country without losing the unique twist they’ve come to expect from the twenty eight team.”

What’s On: Introductions

The ‘Introductions’ series delves into the world of wine, focusing on wine education and exploration in a relaxed, digestible style. Each event concentrates on a specific theme and provides guests with eight wines to sample, alongside a light course of tapas. Highlighting both old and new world wine, the next instalment will feature the wine of Hungary (7th February).

Lesser known for its winemaking than neighbouring countries, Hungarian viticulture is steeped in rich history, with wine from the Tokaji region being treasured by emperors and nobility for over half a millennium. The team will explore the delights of Hungarian wine and explain what lead Louis XV to declare Hungarian wine as “the king of wine, the wine of kings”. Tickets are extremely limited and cost £50.00pp.

Sommelier at twenty eight, Cino Garcia Hernandez, comments: “Through the ‘Introductions’ series, we aim to demystify the often-exclusive world of wine. We want our guests to develop the confidence to try new and unusual labels, walking away feeling well-informed without being overloaded. The potential of this series is limitless with so many varieties, regions and styles we can shine a light on.”

For more a reservation and for information on upcoming events please visit https://www.restaurant28.com/

twenty eight is the growing-led British tapas-style restaurant located in the heart of Chester city centre. Helmed by Head Chef, Jay Tanner (previously of Sticky Walnut, Hoole), twenty eight is crafted around an inventive, ever-changing selection of plates with fresh ingredients from its Daresbury farm, Growing @ Field 28’s daily harvest.

From the team behind Michelin Guide recommended restaurant and sister venue, Chef’s Table, twenty eight looks to provide a casual, more affordable alternative with emphasis on seasonality and local produce in the form shared dishes. Complete with an extensive vegan offering, the menu explores a variety of cuisines while minimising waste in a conscious effort towards sustainability.